http://www.ck12.org Chapter 26. Biochemistry
results in deformation of the red blood cells.Lesson Review Questions
- Draw a generic amino acid.
- Draw a structure showing how two amino acids form a peptide bond.
- Define the following aspects of protein structure:
a. primary
b. secondary
c. tertiary
d. quaternary - List six common functions of proteins.
- Write the generic form for an enzyme-catalyzed reaction.
- Describe the structure of the hemoglobin molecule.
- Describe the molecular defect that causes sickle-cell disease.
Further Reading/Supplementary Links
- Protein structure: http://www.chemguide.co.uk/organicprops/aminoacids/proteinstruct.html
- Levels of protein structure: http://lectures.molgen.mpg.de/ProteinStructure/Levels/index.html
- Sickle cell disease: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/sickle-cell-test